Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition that consists of pain symptoms and fatigue that can make diagnosis a challenge. Through chiropractic therapeutics, individuals can find relief from pain, fatigue, inflammation, and improve their quality of life. Individuals dealing with fibromyalgia and searching for answers should consider consulting a chiropractor to determine what treatment options will provide the most benefits. Treatment can be as much of a challenge without clear underlying issues. This often leads to frustration when trying to develop a treatment plan that works. Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is characterized by: Body aches and pain Tender points in muscles General fatigue Accompanied issues include : Headaches Anxiety Depression Sleep issues Poor concentration It is believed that fibromyalgia causes the brain and spinal cord to transmit amplified/overresponsive signals . The exaggerated response of the neural pathways in the spine and body generate chronic pain . This

  Spinal disc herniation and bulging discs have nearly identical symptoms and can present almost in the same way. Both cause localized pain, nerve impingement, and are treated similarly with chiropractic. In most cases spinal disc herniation is not painful, it is the material that leaks out of the disc that causes pinching, inflammation, and irritates the nerves around the area, causing radicular pain . Radicular pain/nerve root pain radiates/spreads to other areas of the body, like the low back to down the leg or from the neck down the arm. Leg pain from a pinched nerve usually leads to sciatica. A spinal disc itself can be the source of pain if it is dehydrating or degenerating causing pain and instability in the spinal segment, which is known as degenerative disc disease . Disc degeneration pain tends to include chronic, low-level pain around the disc and infrequent episodes of severe pain . Spinal Disc Herniation Differences and Similarities Spinal disc herniation and bulging disc

  Natural medicine for dealing with stress and taking initial steps can also help prevent and alleviate stress pain. With age, the body becomes more vulnerable to emotional and physical stress. The spine endures the effects of stress and can lead to back and/or neck pain . Chronic stress can also lead to chemical imbalances in the brain and overreaction/s. This produces a Hyperarousal or anxious state of mind. If frequent bouts of anxiety or stress are occurring the body is signaling that balance needs to be restored. Steps to Control Stress Take frequent physical and mental breaks Throughout a day, there can be several and various stressful situations. Not letting the stress build-up is a skill that needs to be practiced. Every 50 minutes of work, take a 10-minute break to reduce any stress . This will increase productivity. In the middle or last break, practice deep breathing. Inhale slowly until the air reaches the bottom of the stomach. Exhale slowly like a balloon slowly rele

  The new year offers a blank slate to better our lives and try new things that will help us achieve our life goals. Health goals can be achieved through chiropractic treatment and nutritional coaching. Improving one's health is one of the quickest ways to boost the body and mind's quality of life. Health Goals and A New Year Individuals set health goals only to forget about them after a few weeks or months. When setting goals that don’t stick, the biggest issue is the focus is on the wrong process to achieve these goals . Individuals tend to aim for goals that are doable but too advanced to jump right into. Much like someone that has never worked on home renovation, but decides they can knock out a kitchen, or bathroom remodel in two weeks. This is where training comes in to learn how to go about achieving these goals properly and in a healthy fashion. Common goals include: Weight loss Maintaining a healthy diet Regular exercise Increased energy Stress management skills impr

  The body's functionality, circulation, and communication are significantly affected by the health of the nervous system . The brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots connect every part of the body into a massive communication highway. If circulation and communication are interrupted, interfered with, or completely blocked then the body's health begins to breakdown. Chiropractic treatment and spinal alignment will clear the pathways and get the nerve energy flowing restoring overall health . Nervous System Operations The nervous system regulates all areas of the body in communication, coordination, and it functions in the control of all major bodily functions . This includes: Basic cellular function Organ processes Higher-level brain functions that include Learning Thinking Memory The nerves within the nervous system communicate via chemical and electrical messages. Nerve cells primarily communicate through quick electronic pathways and signals. Nerve Energy Compromised The sig

  If dealing with chronic disease, condition, or just poor overall health , detox support combined with chiropractic/health coaching is definitely an option that will help. Toxicity in the body can initiate or worsen existing health conditions . A detox is not about a massive diet overhaul or spending a lot of time at some clinic. Detox support involves making small changes/adjustments that will help support the body’s natural detoxing process without radical changes. One way that a detox is supported is with chiropractic . Detoxing the Body The body is exposed to chemicals/toxins every day from food, air, and other particles that the body comes in contact with. However, the body has a natural ability for managing exposure to toxins to maintain overall health. If the toxins become too much to handle it can lead to a range of symptoms. Symptoms can range from: Sleepiness Fatigue Poor concentration Chronic disease Musculoskeletal conditions Methods Reducing the toxic load can be accompli